That's why I went with the real MedicAlert.
But the OP (or whoever) didn't want anything so "obvious". And just about
anything may be better than "nothing" when you are an unidentifiable patient
(or corpse).
bj

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I disagree.  If all the tag says is "diabetic" and they don't look at it,
they wouldn't see your medic alert tag either.  In fact, a simple tag leaves
no doubt or create any delay.  No phone number to call, they know what you
have.

I agree with you in that I have seen some "charms" that fit on a watch band
or are part of those "links that make bracelets" things (I don't remember
the name for them, some italian thing.. like zoppini, or something) becaus
ethey can be easily overlooked due to the busy area you chose to display it.

Actully, not to rant, but my daughter was into those bracelets/watches for a
while.  Charms were about $10 each in the mall/whererever.  When I looked at
them I saw that they were just stainless steel.  I told her there was no way
that anything made out of stainless and enamel should cost $10, no way.  Of
course, she didn't believe me.  So, I want online and found a guy who would
sell me 100 of thise charms, and assortment, for $9.  All stainless, all
new.  Got a free key chain and watch (she likes purple faces on the watch)
for free with my order.  Needless to say, with a charm watch, key chain, and
4 or 5 bracelets from these links she was very happy.  She sold the links
she didn't care for to her friends for $5 each (such a bargain).  In the
end, she was happy and rich.  Sorry to the people who paid $10 a piece for
those foolish things.  It's only stainless, not gold or silver.
-Sax

I take it you are just talking about a generic bracelet, not a Medic
Alert bracelet. It isn't the logo on the Medic Alert bracelet that costs
 $25 - $40, it is the 24 hour, worldwide service that costs the money.
I can update my file with medical conditions, medications, doctors,
emergency contact numbers, by mail or by internet. This is available
24hrs / 365 days anywhere in the world, in every major language, by any
qualified medical personnel. I use a plain stainless steel version
because I can't wear silver, and gold isn't in my budget.

If you have serious illnesses (I have 3) and are on numerous meds (I am
on a dozen or more), Medic Alert is well worth it. If you are saying
that you only have Type 2 diabetes and maybe only take metformin, then
sure, buy a cheapo tag and chain. It probably doesn't matter if the
E.M.T.'s don't spare it a second glance. If it isn't a big deal to you,
why should they care?

Dennis (Type 2, Glaucoma, Kidney Transplant 1995)

I don't yet feel the need for a medicalert tag; I'm T2 taking no meds,
and my other meds are fairly standard stuff that don't need immediate
attention  - lisinopril and levothyroxine.
However, I was hit by a truck while taking a walk in my neighborhood,
and there was some difficulty for the police finding my name and
address.  Most people along the standard walk I take recognise my face
but don't know my name.  I don't know how the police finally found my
address to notify my husband.   So I am thinking that a name and phone
number on the tag would be useful in those circumstances.

Susan Adair